So if we were hanging out, I'd drag you to a coffee shop with a stack of books that you MUST read in my purse. And yes, my purse is that big. We'd gush about our favorite authors, Gilmore Girls, cheesecakeand everything else under the sun as we drank all the coffee, tea, and hot chocolate the establishmenthad in stock.

However, chances are that we are going to have to hang outin the virtualworld. So welcome to my virtual cozy corner! Good news is that we can still drink coffee together! ; )

So first and foremost, you should know that I'm weird - I'm a writer. There are moments when I wonder how I got to "Author/Writer." When I was six years old, I wanted to be school teacher......or abus driver. Yeah, I'm serious. However, I always loved telling stories, writing songs, and reading. Istarted writing (and stopped) several stories while growing up, never showing them to anyone. Ifilled notebook after notebook with songs I had written. I wanted to be a singer/songwriter, but fear held me back. However, God is awesome because He took that dream and helped me fully realize another dream - writing books. In my senior year of high school, I realized I actually liked writing assignments.They made me downright giddy. Yeah, I’m a weirdo, but that’s when I knew I wanted to be an author.

I am a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. I am co-author and co-founder of Snack TimeDevotions. I recently joined a group blog, The Diamond Mine of Christian Fiction, where awesome writers interview other awesome writers every week. Yeah, pretty much awesomenessright there. I also have a personal blog, Joy's Blog (I wasn't very creative with the name...), where I rambleabout life, love, books, mochas, and the pursuit of God. I enjoy reviewing books because I get to say that I'm working and use it as an excuse to read more. ;)

I gotmarried to my warrior knight on August 24th,2013.

In November 2015, we welcomed our first child, a sweet baby girl. She's toddling everywhere now!

I have been a youth leader at my church for over six years! Another huge part of my calling, and who I am as a person. God has given me such a love for each and every kid that comes through those doors. I never imagined myself doing this, but I can't imagine life without it. The first time I did any public speaking, my right eye twitched the entire time. It's amazing how God works!

Randomness about me ~

1. I'm a Jesus Freak.

2. I'm a purple dork.

3. Icould live on chocolate.

4. Gilmore Girls is myfavorite show. In. The. World.

5. I love scarves. I wear them all year long.

I would love to hear from you, whether it's about writing, God, a prayer request, or advice on those bright, multi-colored, floral leggings. I try very hard to respond to each message! If for some reason yourmessage disappears into the bottomless void that is the internet, please don't hesitate to message me again!